SKT, Ericsson, BMW achieve 3.6Gbps for 5G connected car trial
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SK Telecom achieved what it says is the world’s fastest 5G speed for a connected car during a demonstration conducted with Ericsson and BMW Korea.
SKT said the trio has successfully tested its pilot 5G network on a connected car running at 170 kilometers per hour, reaching a 3.6Gbps transmission speed over the 28-GHz band.
The demo was conducted at the German car maker’s driving center in Yeongjong Island, Incheon, where the trio first successfully tested its pilot 5G network for multi-vehicular communications last November.
SK Telecom said with 5G avoiding obstacles is difficult at high speeds, but the operator achieved this through the application of advanced beamforming and beamtracking technologies.
“Connected car is regarded as the barometer for 5G as it can only be realized through the combination of all 5G technologies. As ultra-high speed and ultra-low latency are prerequisites for realizing autonomous driving and immersive media services, the 3.6Gpbs transmission speed we successfully demonstrated today not only brings us a step closer to realizing autonomous driving, but will also have a great impact on a broader range of industries,” SK Telecom said in a statement.
The demo significantly enhances the stability of connected car services by improving image recognition and V2X (Vehicle to Everything Communication) technologies, the operator added.
“That is, a vehicle will be able to communicate, in real time, with other vehicles, traffic lights and surveillance cameras to understand and respond to unexpected situations and obstacles… in a much shorter time.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Where did this 5G connected car trial take place?
Where did this 5G connected car trial take place?
The demonstration was conducted at the German car maker’s driving center in Yeongjong Island, Incheon. This is where the trio first successfully tested their pilot 5G network for multi-vehicular communications last November.
Q.What technological advancements were crucial for achieving the high-speed connection?
What technological advancements were crucial for achieving the high-speed connection?
The operator achieved this through the application of advanced beamforming and beamtracking technologies. These were necessary because avoiding obstacles is difficult at high speeds with 5G networks.
Q.What is the broader significance of this 5G speed achievement, beyond connected cars?
What is the broader significance of this 5G speed achievement, beyond connected cars?
The 3.6Gbps transmission speed not only brings autonomous driving closer but will also have a great impact on a broader range of industries. Ultra-high speed and ultra-low latency are essential for many future services.
Q.How does this technology improve connected car services specifically?
How does this technology improve connected car services specifically?
The demo significantly enhances the stability of connected car services by improving image recognition and V2X (Vehicle to Everything Communication) technologies. This allows vehicles to respond faster to unexpected situations.
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